Time required for initial training while working full time

[jdavids1]

Hello

I tried to do a search for similar topics to this but could not find anything that was directly relevant so I figured I would ask the question.

I am an electrical engineer, and have been thinking for some time about joining the reserves, I have a full time career, mon-friday that I would not want to give up (hence why I wanted to join the reserves).

My question is, what would be the time required for the initial training, is it something that can be done on weekends/evenings? would I need to take a # of months off of work (which might not be possible)?

The 1 day a week, 1 weekend a month committment is not an issue, my question would be about the initial training.

Regards

 

[GiveMeYourPie]

For what job in the reserves?

I'm pretty new but as far as I know for infantry BMQ is held during weekends Sept to Mayish and then 6-8 weeks of straight training in the summer. As for time off, it all depends on your employer.

 

[Jarnhamar]

Over the fall, winter or spring you could be on a sort of basic training course.  1 to 2 nights a week (7pm to 10pm) and 1 to 2 weekends a month (Friday 6 pm to sunday at 4pm give or take).

To become "trained" expect to go away over the summer for 6 to 8 weeks.  The exact time varies but expect to spend a summer away training.

 

[The_Green_Basterd]

You would have to be more specific with which trade you want to do in the Reserves to give any idea of how the training would work.  Throw a couple that your looking at out and I can comment on them.